Summer Magic Platelet Sweepstakes Official Rules

NO PURCHASE OR DONATION NECESSARY; void where prohibited. A purchase or donation does not increase your chances of winning.

Promotion Description. The Summer Magic Platelet Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) begins on May 1, 2019 and ends at 11:30 p.m. (Central) on June 30, 2019 (the “Sweepstakes Period”). The sponsor of the Sweepstakes is Versiti, Inc. (“Sponsor”). The Sweepstakes shall be subject to these Official Rules, and, by entering, all participants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions herein and by all decisions of Sponsor, which are final and legally binding in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. In the event that there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any materials (including, without limitation, advertisements) and these Official Rules, the terms in these Official Rules shall prevail, govern, and control. Entry constitutes acceptance of all Official Rules.

Eligibility. The Sweepstakes is open to individuals who:

are legal U.S. residents physically residing in the 50 United States (includes DC); and

are at least 18 years of age and have reached the age of majority in their state of residence; and

are NOT employees of Sponsor or the immediate family (parent, spouse, sibling, child, grandparent, grandchild) or household members of any such employees.

Promotion is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

How to Enter. There are two ways to enter the Sweepstakes: (1) by donating platelets on two occasions between May 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019; or (2) by submitting a Sweepstakes entry via U.S. mail. The choice of entry method will not affect an entrant’s chances of winning.

To enter by donating: Donate platelets at a Sponsor-affiliated location on two occasions between May 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019. Donors will be tracked by Sponsor and will be automatically entered into the Sweepstakes after their second visit. To be a donor, individuals must meet the minimum qualifications to donate platelets (i.e., weigh at least 110 pounds).

To enter without donating platelets (“AMOE”): Please handwrite the following information on a 3”x5” card: the words “Summer Magic Platelet Sweepstakes”, your first and last name, date of birth, address (no P.O. boxes accepted), city, state, zip code, telephone number, email address, and the words “I have read and accept the Official Rules.” Then mail the completed 3”x5” card in a stamped #10 business envelope to: Versiti, Inc., Summer Magic Platelet Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 1704, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1704. All mail-in entries must be postmarked by June 30, 2019 to be eligible. By submitting a mail-in entry, you will receive one entry into the sweepstakes.

The choice of entry method will not affect an entrant’s chances of winning. Entries must be submitted (through platelet donation method) or postmarked (using mail-in entry method) between May 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received for the Sweepstakes. Limit four (4) entries per person during the Sweepstakes Period regardless of method of entry. Any attempt by any person to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple names or any other methods will void all of that person’s entries for the Sweepstakes, and that person will be disqualified. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, illegible, corrupted, or misdirected entries. Entries become property of Sponsor and will not be returned.

Prize and Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”). One (1) prize will be awarded in total. The prize consists of a trip for winner and three (3) guests to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, including the following:

Round-trip, coach airfare for winner and three (3) guests to Orlando, FL and airport transfer to and from hotel while in Orlando.

Total Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of prize: $4,875.Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. PLEASE NOTE: Taxes on prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. Affidavit of eligibility (including SSN), prize acceptance form, tax information, assignment of rights, background check, publicity release, and/or mutually acceptable liability releases may be required where not prohibited. Prizes are awarded without warranty of any kind from Sponsor, express or implied, without limitation, except where this would be contrary to federal, state, provincial, or local law or regulation and, in such case, the merchandise prizes are subject to the manufacturer’s and/or service providers’ terms and conditions, and the winners agree to look solely to such manufacturers and/or service providers for any warranty or guarantee claim. Gift cards, certificates, and vouchers may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Winners will be responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with venue terms and conditions. No substitution or cash equivalent is allowed except in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Prize is not transferable, except that any winner, regardless of age, may transfer prize to a parent or legal guardian. Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation, to substitute a prize of the same or equal approximate retail value. For prizes $600 or more in value to an individual winner in a calendar year, winner’s social security number or taxpayer ID will be required in order to issue a Form 1099-MISC showing prize ARV as income to winner. Prize consists only of items specifically listed as part of the prize. All costs and expenses not specified herein, related to any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner.Additional Prize Details: Winner and guests must be able to travel before December 31, 2020, or the prize may be forfeited at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Winner and guests must travel together on the same itinerary. Air travel will be from a major domestic airport near winner’s place of residence. If a winner or any guest is under the age of 21, at least one of the other guests for the promotion must be a legal parent or legal guardian of the winner or one of the other guests. If the winner lives within a 300-mile radius of Orlando, Florida, ground transportation may be provided in lieu of air transportation at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Winners are subject to verification of identity and eligibility. Winner and guest must possess any necessary valid travel documents (e.g., valid government-issued photo ID) and be available to travel before December 31, 2020 or prize will be forfeited (at Sponsor’s final discretion). Sponsor will determine airport, airline, flight itineraries, and hotel accommodations in its sole discretion. The winner and guest will be responsible for arranging their own travel insurance (if any) at their own expense. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of the flight. No refunds or credit for changes are allowed. Travel restrictions and travel dates may apply; Sponsor will work with winner to determine reasonable, mutually agreed upon travel dates. The actual value of the prize is expected to vary based on airfare fluctuations, ticket pricing, and hotel pricing. If the actual value of the travel portion is less than stated, the difference will not be awarded in cash, and no such claim will be honored.

Winner Selection and Notification. Potential prize winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received, which will occur on or about July 31, 2019 at Versiti Blood Center of Michigan. Drawing will be conducted by Sponsor in accordance with the Official Rules, whose decisions on all matters related to the Sweepstakes are binding and final. The potential prize winner will be notified via the contact information provided by the participant at the time of entry. If any winner notification remains unanswered for more than seventy-two (72) hours, the prize will be automatically forfeited in its entirety and an alternate winner will be selected. Sponsor is not responsible for false, incorrect, changed, incomplete or illegible contact information or for failure of a potential winner to contact Sponsor after being selected as a winner. A potential winner unwilling to accept the prize, or to otherwise agree to the terms of the prize award, will be disqualified, and an alternate potential winner will be chosen in a random drawing.

Publicity and Marketing. Subject to applicable privacy laws and policies, acceptance of the prize constitutes consent to the use of the winner’s name, biographical data and likeness for advertising, promotion, or marketing purposes, as permitted by law, without additional compensation, by Sponsor.

Release and Indemnification. By participating, entrant agrees to release and hold harmless Sponsor, participating dealers and retailers, affiliates, sales representatives, distributors and promotional and other vendor agencies, their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, service agencies, independent contractors, and the officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives of any of the above organizations from any injury, loss or damage to person, including death, or property due in-whole or in-part, directly or indirectly, to the acceptance or use/misuse of a prize, participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity, or participation in the Sweepstakes. Sponsor is not responsible for the actions of entrants in connection with the Sweepstakes, including entrants’ attempts to circumvent the Official Rules or otherwise interfere with the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes. Entrants further understand and agree that all rights under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California (“Section 1542”) and any similar law of any state or territory of the United States that may be applicable with respect to the foregoing release are hereby expressly and forever waived. The releases hereunder are intended to apply to all claims not known or suspected to exist with the intent of waiving the effect of laws requiring the intent to release future unknown claims.

Errors & Modifications. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of this offer, administration of the Sweepstakes or in the announcement of prize, including erroneous appearance of qualification for a prize, and under no circumstances will more than the stated number of prizes be awarded. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to modify, cancel, or suspend this Sweepstakes, or to amend the Official Rules at any time, without prior individual notice, should any factor interfere with the administration, security, or proper play of this Sweepstakes, as contemplated by these Official Rules. If for any reason Sponsor is prevented from continuing with this Sweepstakes, or the integrity and/or feasibility of the Sweepstakes is severely undermined by any event including but not limited to fire, flood, epidemic, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, war (declared or undeclared), terrorist threat or activity, or any federal, state or local government law, order or regulation, order of any court or jurisdiction, Sponsor shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to abbreviate, modify, suspend, cancel or terminate the Sweepstakes without further obligation. If Sponsor in its discretion elects to so abbreviate the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, but not the obligation, to award the prize from among all eligible entries received to date. All entries are the property of Sponsor and are not returnable. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend this promotion should any causes beyond its control corrupt the administration, security or proper play of this promotion.

DISPUTES/CHOICE OF LAW. This promotion is intended for viewing in the United States only and shall be construed and evaluated only according to applicable United States law. Do not enter this promotion if you are not located in the United States. EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, EACH ENTRANT AGREES THAT: (1) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR ANY PRIZE AWARDED SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION, AND EXCLUSIVELY BY STATE OR FEDERAL COURTS SITUATED IN ILLINOIS, (2) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES, (3) NO PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, MAY BE AWARDED (COLLECTIVELY, “SPECIAL DAMAGES”), AND (4) ENTRANT HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM SPECIAL DAMAGES AND ALL RIGHTS TO SUCH DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR INCREASED. ILLINOIS LAW, WITHOUT REFERENCE TO CHOICE OF LAW RULES, GOVERNS THE SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL ASPECTS RELATED THERETO.

Announcement of Winner. To obtain an announcement of the winner (available on or about August 10, 2019) or a copy of the Official Rules, send a request including a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Versiti, Inc., Summer Magic Platelet Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 1704, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1704. Requests must be received by November 30, 2019. The winner’s name may also be announced via the Versiti website (see www.versiti.org).

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.